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Top Secret: The Magic of Science
This is your opportunity to surround yourself with the mystery of magic, cleverly fused with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Top Secret is fun and entertaining for the whole family to enjoy along with inspiring and educating every young budding magician and scientist. £11 (child), £13 (adult).
CRAZY COMEDY
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre 155 Union Road, AccringtonIn the last 18 months the funtastic four have played an astonishing 200 shows to over 250,000 people on a packed tour. Together they present the freshest and funniest new family show in the business suitable for all ages including seniors and adults without kids!
Kenton Cool – Everest: The Untold Story
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsTo celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first successful summit, Kenton Cool, the 16x summit non-Sherpa world record-holder, has created a new show to take audiences on a fascinating journey through the history of the highs and lows of summit attempts, on one of the world’s most magnificent mountains: from its first ‘discovery’ as part of the Great Indian Trigonometric Survey, through to the perceived ‘bucket list adventure’ that it is considered today.
Bonhams Valuation Day
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesBonhams is a privately owned international auction house. Founded in 1793, it is one of the world's largest and most renowned auctioneers of fine art and antiques, motor cars and jewelry. Come along to our open days and have your items valued.
The Return of the Diesels!
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthMany visitors won’t remember steam traction, so the Diesel Gala brings back memories of these heritage machines that worked right from the end of steam up until recent memory – and in some cases, continue to do so!
Bradford Literature Festival
Bradford City Centre Various venues, BradfordEvery year, world-renowned authors, poets, singers, and artists come to our beautiful city to share their knowledge and passions with you, the audience. Over 300 events take place in historic venues over the course of ten days, celebrating the written and spoken word in all of its glorious forms.
Heskin Hall Viking Festival.
Heskin Hall Wood Lane, ChorleyRe-enactment of Wirral Hiberno Norse History. Warrior display, Viking village, trade stand & crafts. Free entry.
The Serial Killer Next Door: ITVs Emma Kenny
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxEmma Kenny will take you on a journey looking at what ingredients of possibility lead to body counts by killers like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Paul Knowles. What creates a serial killer, and could anything have prevented their potential being activated, or were they simply born to kill?
Summer Diesel Gala
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryThe East Lancashire Railway is pleased to present the Summer Diesel Gala. See your favourite engines from our home fleet and who knows, we might be welcoming a guest or two.
Dragon Boat Festival
Roberts Park Higher Coach Road, SaltaireThe event promises to be a fun filled family festival with dragon boat racing on the river and landside attractions for all to enjoy including children’s entertainment, charity stalls, catering stands, landside games, bar, live acts and much, much more.
Trawden Garden & Scarecrow Festival
Trawden Village TrawdenTrawden hosts the best garden and scarecrow festival around and the theme is….. TV! It's a great day out for all the family to enjoy.
Hack, Hike & Bike for HAPPA
Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, BurnleyHack, Hike & Bike for Happa. Join us in this unique challenge to help raise funds for Happa!
Pirate Ship and Pop-up Beach
Bolton Abbey Estate SkiptonAhoy mi hearties – All hands on deck! Our magnificent pirate ship will be returning from the high seas this summer and will be moored on the ‘pop-up’ beach on the bank of the River Wharfe, outside the Cavendish Pavilion. Don’t forget your bucket and spade!
INTRODUCTION TO BREAD BAKING
Deerstones Bakery 10 The Arcade, Market St,, ColneLearn bread baking skills, have some fun and take tasty breads home. An enjoyable workshop, providing you with the skills and confidence to bake a range of breads at home. Lunch and refreshments included. 10am. £85.
Mini Meet
Lytham Hall Ballam Rd,, Lytham St Annes,, LancashireAround 14 Mini Car Clubs from all over the country will be descending on Lytham Hall. There will be a mix of over 250 classic Minis and BMW Minis on display for you to come and marvel at!
Jeremy Corbyn- Reflection On Geneva
St. George's Hall BradfordDon’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from Jeremy Corbyn as he reflects on his historic speech at the UN’s headquarters in Geneva in 2017.
Lenny Henry and Lemn Sissay in Conversation
St. George's Hall BradfordSir Lenny Henry, one of the nation’s best-loved actors and comedians, is joined by multi award-winning author and poet Lemn Sissay. Part of Bradford Literature Festival.
FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY VOLUNTEERS
Colne LibraryIf you're searching for your ancestors and need a little help or advice, we have volunteers available in the Library each week to answer your questions, help you with your family history and local research and show you family history and local history resources available that we've paid for so you don't have to. Every Wed 10am - 12pm. Drop in. Tel: 0300 123 6703.
PBFA Book Fair
Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.Organised by the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association, thousands of second-hand, antiquarian and rare books will be for sale from dealers around the UK. Enjoy a day of perusing our book stalls in fabulous natural surroundings. Fri - 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4pm.
Hebden Bridge Open Studios
Open Studios Hebde BridgeBy opening the doors to let people in to our creative spaces we open up the possibility of art, culture and beauty enriching everybody’s lives. The spirit of community is incredibly strong here; events like Open Studios weave the fabric of those bonds together.
WYCOLLER COUNTRY PARK
Wycoller Country Park TrawdenWycoller Country Park is one of the prettiest country parks in Lancashire. The area is famous for its association with the Brontë sisters who referred to many of the nearby landmarks in books such as Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. There is many footpaths leading to local beauty spots which include Bank House and Wycoller Beck. Car park and cafe.
Pendle Threads
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamMeet our embroidery experts and discover some fascinating and beautiful embroidery techniques. Included in normal admission.
Family Fun Day
Alkincoats Park ColneCome along to Colne's popular Alkincoates Park for a wide variety of family fun including fun fair rides, inflatables, free face painting, visit from Lancashire Fire & Rescue, free climbing wall, free dinosaur experience, a huge market, live music plus so much more!
BASIC Photographic Session July 2023
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolLove photography or want to take up a new skill? Why not join internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy for one of our unique Photographic Sessions at the recently celebrated 125-year-old Blackpool Grand.
1940 Weekend Heskin Hall
Heskin Hall Wood Lane, ChorleyExhibits & displays, military vehicles, reenactors , stalls , live entertainment & our Cafe at the Manor plus Garden terrace beer garden. Free entry & parking.
STEAMING DAY AT BANCROFT MILL ENGINE MUSUEM
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum Gillians Lane, BarnoldswickOn these days you can see our Engines and looms in operation, we have guided tours which explain the history of the mill, and the museum, and we aim to answer as many of your questions as we can. Gift shop and cafe. Adult £6, concs £5, child £3, Family £15. Free parking.
SUMMER TEA DANCE
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonBring your dancing shoes to the summer edition of the ever popular Town Hall Tea Dance! You will be entertained by Blackpool Tower resident organist, John Bowdler. Refreshments included.
THE YORKSHIRE DALES FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
Funkirk Farm SkiptonThe UK's biggest Food & Drink Festival takes place at Funkirk Farm, Skipton, with a fabulous line-up of celebrity chefs, life music from tribute acts & artists, plenty of delicious street food and drinks, so much festival fun for all the family.
Lancaster Art Fair
The Storey Meeting House Lane, LancasterArt fair in Lancaster with workshops and free activities for all ages. Closed Sun.
BARNOLDSWICK KITE FESTIVAL
Victory Park BarnoldswickMagnificent kite displays, market, street food, creative activities. Fun for all the family. Free.
VINTAGE TRAINS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthOn successive weekends in 2023, Vintage Trains will operate using a selection of our collection of historic older coaches, many of which date back to Victorian times and rarely see public use. These carriages form part of the Railway’s museum collection. Every weekend from 22nd July - 20th Aug.
DINOSAURS HAVE LANDED!
Mrs Dowsons Farm Park Hawkshaw Farm, Longsight Rd,, Blackburn.Join the explorers, using stunning puppetry to bring remarkably life-like dinosaurs to life. Step into the world of Brassica - DinoLAND, and discover immersive storytelling, friendly baby dinosaurs, a huge Stegosaurus, and the menacing T-Rex - plus all the fun of the farm park. Adult £12.79, child £14.96.
PIRATES & MERMAIDS
Mother Shipton’s Cave Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, KnaresboroughTake a trip under the sea to meet our very own magnificent mermaid and swashbuckling pirate! Explore the little mermaid’s enchanted cavern filled with gadgets and gizmos aplenty, whozits and whatzits galore. It’s time to shell-abrate at Mother Shipton’s Pirates & Mermaids event this summer.
Festival of Archaeology
East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.Archaeology is all about the objects that people from the past have left behind. They show us how they lived and help us to work out where we came from too. Free event (Admission applies).
COLNE GRAND PRIX CYCLE RACE
Colne Town Centre ColneThe race is part of the British Cycling Elite National Circuit Series and takes place on a closed-road 800m circuit around Colne’s one-way system, making for a fast, exciting spectacle. As a round of the National Elite Series, the top riders in the country take part. It is wonderful to see so many people here in Colne enjoying the thrilling cycle racing in the centre of town each year.
Dragon Fun
Judges Lodgings, Church Street, LancasterVisit for summer fun and make your own daring dragon at our family drop in. 28th July, 11th & 25th Aug. 11am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 3.30pm
CHORLEY FLOWER SHOW
Astley Park Chorley, LancashireWe are bringing back the Chorley Flower Show live from Astley Park with a 3 day show. Some of the finest professional exhibitors with multiple gold medals from the country’s largest flower shows and RHS events. Chorley Flower Show is a great day out for all of the family.
Yorkshire Day – a reet good laugh a’ orl things Yorkshire
Church Green KeighleyYorkshire Day in Keighley is a tongue-in-cheek celebration of living and working in God's own country, highlighting some of our favourite Yorkshire icons and local organisations. There will be plenty for the kids as well. Most of it will be free, including - Tug-o-war with special prize, Railway Children show, inventor shows, exploding experiments, children’s rides, inflatables, face painting, dancing displays, comedy. Plus, we'll have a bit of fun with our friends and neighbours over the border in Lancashire....
Colne Food and Drink Festival
Market Street ColneAfter a hugh success from last year, The Food & Drink Festival returns! Food and drink tastings across the town centre hospitality venues. There will be 50 artisan market stalls from across the county, entertainment, craft area for children, man vs food competitions, cookery demonstrations. Fun day out.
The Forbidden Corner
The Forbidden Corner Tupgill Park Estate, Middleham, LeyburnThe Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales. A tourist visitor attraction unlike anywhere that you have been before, ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart! Booking essential.
MOTORCYCLE HILL CLIMB
Leighton Hall CarnforthGet your helmets ready and head down to Leighton Hall, near Carnforth, to witness the exhilarating motorcycle hill climb. The event organised by Marshalls North West centres around a 220m hill climb on the drive of Leighton Hall, including a thrilling 60 degree bend just 50 metres from the starting line.
FAMILY MONTH AUGUST
Leighton Hall CarnforthExtended opening times to welcome families to the Hall for a free teddy bear hunt around the house. There’s also time to take a woodland walk, enjoy brass rubbings, follow the tree face trail, climb on the play area, enjoy bee corner and the insect hotel, or run around the caterpillar maze. 1st - 31st Aug. Tues to Fri, between 1.30pm - 5.30pm (plus Sun).
Family Cycle Zone
Bolton Abbey Estate SkiptonOur Family Cycle Zone offers a safe area for children to cycle, away from the hazards of traffic and pedestrians. With “roads” cut through the grass and road signs to mark the way, children can enjoy endless fun and freedom manoeuvring the roundabout and junctions!Entry to the Family Cycle Zone is included with your car parking ticket. So enjoy a great value family day out.
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.Whether it’s on the iconic floating visitor village or on the 250 acre nature reserve, Brockholes is full of nature moments just waiting for you to find. Located just off the M6, Brockholes is perfect for a family day out. Open daily 10am - 5pm.
Wednesdays in August – Railbus Wednesday
Ribble Steam Railway Chain Caul Rd, Riversway,, PrestonCome and ride in our Vintage Railbus every Wed in August. Railbus runs every 45 minutes from 11:00am to 3:30pm. Book on line or just turn up on the day. Subject to availability.
The Alpaca Walking Experience
Alpaca Fold Accommodation Nabs Head Lane, SamlesburyMeet and greet the beautiful alpacas or take them for a private walk on this working sheep farm, located in the rural village of Samlesbury on a 35-acre smallholding. Feed them their favourite treats and learn lots of alpaca fact too. Walks last approximately one and a half hours, all children must be accompanied by a full paying adult. Adult £20, child £15.
Summer Antics at the Museum
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallSummer story, make and take. It's National Book Lovers Day this week so come and join us as we read some summer stories and then make a summer themed mask to take home. 11am & 1pm.
SUMMER SCHOOLS 2023
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterCome along to one of our two summer schools! Young people will take part in acting and devising masterclasses alongside games and improvisation, all led by skilled practitioners. The week will culminate with a showcase for family and friends, and is a great opportunity to get creative, make new friends and learn valuable skills. 7th - 11th Aug (8 - 12yr olds), 21st - 25th Aug (13 - 18 yr olds).
VW Festival
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsThe UK’s largest family friendly VW show returns to Harewood House again this summer. With a full weekend of live entertainment, live music and VW’s galore lined up for visitors, all with a laid back atmosphere, the show offers something for all of the family. Various prices.
Pendle Walking Festival
Pendle Walking Festival Various locations around PendlePendle's Walking Festival is one of the largest and best in the country. The festival is an annual event and there are guided walks every day to suit walkers of all abilities, ranging from easy walks of a couple of miles to fantastic challenge walks. There are so many great walks, so....why not come and join in?